Meaning of on the wing | Babel Free
Definitions
- While flying.
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During operation. figuratively
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In motion. figuratively
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Departing. figuratively
Examples
“Next comes a supposition, that the bird sleeps on the wing, and that the great distance from land at which it is seen at close of day is thought to favour the supposition[…].”
“By surviving the rigors of a life on the wing, birds earn another chance to pass on their genes.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.